Albert Jenny is a perfect subject. No need to search further. She'll serve our turn.
Jenny I kiss your hands—and give you my word, I'll do not such thing. I am already crazy enough.
Worthy
Hurry up. Her illness augments every minute.
Scratch
Curses. This isn't a child's game. One cannot proceed too carefully.
When a demon gets in a man's body, I can get it out easily enough.
But, in the body of a female, it's quite another matter.
Worthy To learn today the extent of his skill, I intend to deliver myself to his care. I begin to doubt the effect. I think he's planning to mock you and me. I intend to embarrass him.
Scratch Me? I'll show you, and put you in a state where you cannot talk. Put yourself beside her. A knee on the ground, and stay put there. Always keep your gaze fixed on her beautiful eyes—your hand joined straight to hers. (to Albert) Do you permit him to give her his hand, so the force of attraction will be very strong?
Albert
Yes, I consent to everything.
Scratch
So much the better. You'll see a surprising effect shortly. (Scratch
makes several passes over the lovers with a wand) Microc—Salaam—
Hippocrata.
Arabella
Heaven—what heavy cloud is lifting from my eyes?
Worthy
What somber vapor is obscuring things around here?